Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Locum post with intention to convert to substantive if candidate meets requirements.)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 337-MS-1880-OK
- Employer
- London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northwick Park Hospital
- Town
- Harrow
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Medical Oncology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Find out more about our Trust and why you should join us#WeAreLNWH
Find out more about Our HEART values
Find out more about our Trust Staff Benefits
Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put “Quality at our HEART”. Find out more about our ambitious strategy
We are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.
Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
- H onesty
- E quity
- A ccountability
- R espect
- T eamwork
These values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.
LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Locum Consultant in Medical Oncology to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of oncology services and may develop a special interest in any tumour site.
You will work within a well-established department delivering outpatient chemotherapy, acute oncology, and palliative care across multiple sites. The Trust is committed to innovation, research, and continuous improvement, with strong links to Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Imperial College Healthcare, and RM Partners Cancer Alliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant passionate about service development and delivering outstanding cancer care to a diverse population.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high-quality, patient-centred care across oncology services, with the opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest.
- Deliver outpatient and systemic anti-cancer therapy services, contribute to the Acute Oncology Service, and participate in MDTs and clinical trials.
- Supervise and support junior medical staff, participate in recruitment, appraisal, and training.
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance standards, NICE guidelines, and infection control policies.
- Contribute to business planning, performance management, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with external partners including RM Partners, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, and Imperial College Healthcare.
This role offers flexibility in job planning, mentorship, and opportunities for academic and research involvement.
Working for our organisation
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Medical Oncology Duties:
- Provide specialist care for cancer patients, including outpatient clinics, systemic anti-cancer therapy, and acute oncology input.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and contribute to clinical trials and research initiatives.
Governance and Performance:
- Ensure compliance with NICE guidelines, clinical audit, incident reporting, and infection control.
- Monitor clinical outcomes and contribute to performance improvement across efficiency, quality, and financial metrics.
Medical Staff Management:
- Support training and development of junior doctors, participate in recruitment and appraisal processes, and ensure compliance with working time regulations.
Strategic Planning and Representation:
- Contribute to business planning and represent the Trust at clinical networks and external meetings.
- Engage with RM Partners and other regional and national bodies to shape cancer care pathways.
Teamworking and Leadership:
- Foster a collaborative working environment, support departmental flexibility and innovation, and provide mentorship.
Additional Duties:
- Support the chemotherapy suite and clinical trials unit, review prescriptions, and adapt to evolving departmental needs.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Medical Oncology or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview
Qualifications:
Essential criteria
- MRCP (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- MD, PhD, or equivalent higher degree
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
- Broad-based training in Medical Oncology
- Broad-based general professional training in general medicine
- IT skills and computer literacy
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates, and junior medical staff
Experience
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience within the last 3 years
- Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Arnab Datta
- Job title
- Care Group Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
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